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Athens woman arrested for cocaine

published Friday, January 11, 2013

A 29-year-old Athens woman was arrested late Thursday after she was seen at an apartment complex on Vine Street where seven days earlier she had been barred by police from visiting.

Andrea Nakesta Rhone of Reed Street was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

An officer on patrol about 11:40 p.m. saw Rhone at the apartments and knew that she was recently barred from the area for two years, according to the report.

Rhone was confronted by police, but she denied having any drugs. However, a search revealed a cigarette carton with marijuana and cocaine, according to the report. She also carried $654 cash, police said.